Dobby's Growth

[Dobby The Tortoise]

I was just wondering if Dobby is about normal for his age,
he's 2 years old and 6 inches. Is that normal or is he small?
thanks!

 

[theelectraco]

Pictures will help. Is it a sulcata?

 

[EllieN]

They all seem to grow at different rates, so "normal" is a pretty broad range. As long as he's eating and pooping and moving around, he's probably okay and that size is normal for him. Still, if you post some pictures we'll get a better idea....

 

[AZtortMom]

Pictures! Pictures!


Life is good

 

[wellington]

They all seem to grow at different rates, so "normal" is a pretty broad range. As long as he's eating and pooping and moving around, he's probably okay and that size is normal for him. Still, if you post some pictures we'll get a better idea....

DITTO

 

[Dobby The Tortoise]

Here are two photos. Not the greatest though He looks so pitiful in the photo where he's upside down!

 

[lkwagner]

Mines a little over 7 inches, at 2 years old. They all grow at different rates though. Yours is "normal" size.

 

[Tom]

It's within the range of normal. Some growth a little faster and some grow a little slower, depending on many factors.

 

[Blakem]

Just going along with everyone else, it varies widely. Dexter, my sulcata, is 13.5 months and is 6 inches, 1,020 grams.

 

[tortadise]

It's within the range of normal. Some growth a little faster and some grow a little slower, depending on many factors.

Agreed. Just depends on so many levels. I have a 3 year old that is 14" and I have had 2 year olds at 5". Your guy looks just fine and has good growth. I would say more than "normal" indeed.

 

[Dobby The Tortoise]

Awesome, thank you all! I just wanted to be sure he seems healthy. He seems quite happy to me